"I'm out" – player says he's "just too old" for Battlefield 6

In his post, user u/neda6117 – a longtime Battlefield fan – explains that the series has simply become too chaotic for his taste. He describes Battlefield as having once struck a balance between fast-paced shooters like Call of Duty and more realistic military sims such as Squad or Hell Let Loose. But with Battlefield 6, he feels that identity has been lost. Instead of tactical gameplay with vehicles and room for strategy, players are now met with constant gunfire from all directions – turning the game into what he calls a “meat grinder.”

u/neda6117’s criticism touches on a major point of contention within the community since the release of Battlefield 6: the map design. Many players feel the maps are too open, with excessive flanking routes and lines of sight that make cover almost useless. The result is a constant sense of vulnerability – there’s rarely a moment when players truly feel safe anywhere on the map.

Community divided between approval and ridicule

One of the most talked-about comments comes from user u/Krunkenbrux: “I just got downvoted in another post for explaining that I had the same experience. Being shot from every direction incessantly is not a staple of Battlefield games to me.” Many players echoed his sentiment, arguing that Battlefield 6 feels too chaotic, too similar to Call of Duty, and too far removed from the classic Battlefield experience. Once again, much of the criticism centers on the map design.

Some members of the community take a more balanced view of the discussion. While many agree that the game can feel chaotic, they point out that a defensive playstyle and a more measured approach can still be effective – especially in more structured modes such as Rush or Breakthrough.

However, a smaller group of players openly disagrees with u/neda6117’s post. Some even mock the user, with comments like “skill issue” appearing frequently. Others argue that Battlefield 3 and 4 were just as chaotic, suggesting that the criticism may stem more from nostalgic idealization than from actual changes in gameplay.

A split verdict

The discussion makes one thing clear: the Battlefield community is deeply divided. Many players long for a slower, more tactical experience with defined front lines and greater strategic depth. Others view the faster pace as a natural evolution of the shooter genre. Yet there’s one point everyone seems to agree on: Battlefield 6 demands quicker reflexes and more constant focus than its predecessors, and that shift isn’t to everyone’s taste.